As the cofounder of Black Girl Disney in 2018, online influencer Dominique Brown was an obvious choice to attend a Dec. 5 holiday event in Los Angeles. As one of […]
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Posted inMental Health
Love on the Rocks: Identifying the Signs of Domestic Violence
Domestic abuse can have severe mental health consequences, including depression and suicidal ideations, and recognizing the early signs of an abusive relationship can be difficult but is essential for recovery.
Posted inEducation
3 Ways Trump’s Plan Can Harm Kids with Disabilities
When Donald Trump vowed to close the Department of Education on the campaign trail, he joined a long line of powerful Republican politicians, including Ronald Reagan, to put that task […]
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What Black Folks Say About Weight Loss Meds and the Holidays
Branneisha Cooper was terrified of attending her first holiday gathering after starting Mounjaro. The 28-year-old started the injectable medication on Nov. 2, 2022, just a few weeks before Thanksgiving. “I […]
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Black Men Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer
By Laura Onyeneho In the battle against breast cancer, it’s often viewed as a women’s issue, but many Black men in Houston are actively involved in raising awareness and supporting the […]
Posted inCulture
Mindfulness: Tools to Address Black Cultural Challenges
By Aswad Walker Ikechi Ojore, a musician, educator, and social media influencer, recently posted, “I love being Black. It’s dangerous AF, but it’s dope.” And certainly, many can agree, it’s […]
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The Horror of Child Abuse in the Black Community
By Aswad Walker Black children compared to others are most likely to live in poverty, endure the least access to healthcare and experience over-policing. So, it’s heartbreaking to add that […]
Posted inNational
Silent Crisis: When Bullying Targets Black Students
For more than a year, 14-year-old Kelaia Turner endured bullying from schoolmates and even her teacher at Turner Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina. They teased her about her looks, […]
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Room for Improvement: A Look at Accessibility for Voters with Disabilities
By Megan Sayles A Rutgers University report out of the Program for Disability Research estimated that nearly 40.2 million people with disabilities were eligible to vote in the 2024 election, […]
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New Blood Test Approved for Colorectal Cancer Screenings
By JoAnn Weaver Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., even though it can be successfully treated if caught early. The American Cancer Society […]
